What is the Forest Service proposing for Sweetwater Lake? The Forest Service released its draft environmental impact statement in June, including four development options for Sweetwater Lake. The community says that this has since dropped considerably, according to the group’s response to the 2026 Forest Service draft environmental impact statement. Mary Stephens, of Sweetwater, cheers as cars honk in support of the protestors outside the Gypsum Town Hall as the Forest Service presents the proposed development plans for Sweetwater Lake on July 23, 2026. Since 2021, the entire site has been managed by the U.S. Forest Service White River National Forest.